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Ancestress

Definition:

Ancestress refers to a female ancestor, typically from previous generations.

Examples:

• My great-grandmother is my ancestress.
• The ancestress of our family came from England.
• Our family tree traces back to a powerful ancestress.
• She wanted to learn more about her ancestresses and their lives.

Other senses and usages:

In a more figurative or literary context, "ancestress" can also refer to a female figure who is considered a source of origin, inspiration, or authority:

• The writer considered Virginia Woolf as her literary ancestress.
• The poet sees nature as his ancestress, providing creative inspiration.

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